What to do and see in Attica, Greece: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, from the Homeric city of Mycenae, to Epidauros, Palamidi Castle in Nafplio and the Corinth Canal. The kingdom of Mycenae was one of the first great centres of the Greek culture; settlement on this site dates back to the second millennium BC. According to Homer, Mycenae was the seat of Agamemnon, who led the Greeks against the Trojans to take back Helen, the wife of his brother Menelaus.You will see the Lion Gate, which formed the entrance to the royal court and palace. We will also travel to Epidaurus and see the world-renowned Epidaurus theatre. Built in the 4th century BC, it is famous for its acoustics, which are so perfect that words spoken on stage can be heard perfectly wherever you are in the audience. Stepping forward in history, we will see the Palamidi Castle in Nafplio, built by the Venetians and famous for supposedly having 999 steps.

Inclusions: Transportation from and to your central hotel in Athens or Piraeus, Transportation from and to the cruise terminal of Piraeus port and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Private tour (your party only), Air condition, Wi-Fi in vehicle, fuel surcharge and tolls, Professional English-speaking driver. Gives information & tips but does not come in the sites, Professional guide at the winery, Everything that involves the vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Professional guide at sites (if wanted, with an extra charge, you can hire in the site), Admission fees

Get some great advice on how to identify, select and taste wine by our expert sommelier. Held in a lovely location in central Athens, you will go on a journey through the wine regions of Greece and get a much better understanding and knowledge of wine in general. Discover the differences between the wines of Santorini, Crete, Monemvasia and Northern Greece. By his refreshing approach, our sommelier will take you through a variety of products to build up your Greek wine knowledge, allowing you to understand how to taste our precious wine in combination with various cheeses and smoked hams, all produced exclusively in Greece. One thing is certain, when our tasting reaches its conclusion, you will be in love with all types of Greek wine!

Inclusions: An 8-glass wine tasting of famous Greek wines, The valuable information and knowledge offered by the Sommelier of the Be a Greek Team, A great variety of salty and sweet finger food delicacies, like baked bread, cheese and smoked hams, All taxes and fees, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Entrance fees to any point of interest, Personal Expenses (i.e. souvenirs etc.

Taste Greek wines in the most unique way. Right beneath Acropolis. Take a virtual tour through in Greek wine regions. Taste the 5 basic Greek grapes paired with cheese, traditional rusks and olives from all over Greece. This 90-mins wine session will give you the opportunity to learn how to evaluate wines, how to recognize quality wines and get a better perception of the Greek wines and vineyards

Inclusions: 5 different Greek wines, A selection of local cheese, cold cuts, olives and home made breadsticks, 5 star quality service, A list of the wines and cheat sheet to keep notes, Bottled water, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Let us introduce you to non touristic traditional Greek food in hidden spots in Athens! The type of food and places you most probably would not find on your own! Tours on Monday to Saturday starting before 3.00pm are centered in the market area and Psiri. Tours after 3pm or on Sunday are in the area of Psiri but not in the market During the market tour we visit local streets and markets full of colour, scents and noise, eat fruits and olives and fresh fish or lamb with Greek salad right inside the market. Drink coffee made the traditional way(see it being made) in a local coffee shop. Visit a deli and try something with a twist-its a surprise! During the Psiri tour we visit two hidden tavernas and eat traditional food with ouzo and barrel wine. We walk through the area of Psiri and try something sweet at the end our tour! Two full meals and tastings offered as you learn about our culture from people who live it daily. You will know many people in Athens at the end of this experience!

Inclusions: Lamb with a beautiful Greek salad, Gyros made with pork or chicken and served with creamy tzatziki, cured meat and cheese, breads, egg plant salad, Greek yoghurt with honey, Locally grown nuts, bougatsa. cured meat, seasonal fruits, sweet halva made with sesame, seasonal fruits and handmade cheese, Ouzo or raki and locally made barrel wine.

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Experience the fascinating cheeses of Greece with a certified wine expert! The cheese experience will takes place in our tasting room Firstly, we will show you the basics for the Greek cheeses, the regions aournd Greece, the difference between the mainland and the cheeses from the islands. Then, you will discover the art of tasting cheese and pairing with wines. You will get the all the basic information your need to know about cheese and wines in Greece. This includes terminology, proper wine tasting, and most importantly, proper appreciation and evaluation. This tasting will include four different cheeses and four wines

Inclusions: Light lunch, Bottled water, artisanal Greek cheeses, Four Greek wines

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will introduce you a selection of 4 authentic biodynamic and natural wines of Greece in our cosy and modern tasting atelier. We will have great wines paired with Greece’s tastiest cheeses and snacks The experience will include the explanation between organic cultivation, biodynamic cultivation the natural winemaking process and the difference with the conventional wines. We will taste and evaluate the wine paired with Greek traditional cheese, rusk, olives and dried fruits. Natural wines and organic farming are part of the modern health and wellbeing philosophy. However these wines have been with us for thousands of years. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover these great wines, the natural winemaking process, the biodynamic farming and the sustainable winegrowing practices.

Inclusions: Taste four different biodynamic and natural wines, Delicious Greek artisanal cheeses, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuites (optional), Hotel pick up and drop-off

In this tour we will to introduce you to the full spectrum of the Greek cuisine, from breakfast to dinner and everything else in between, including delicacies that you wouldn’t normally have the chance to try. The route is speciallly designed to take you through and around the heart of Athens, giving you the opportunity to explore all of the notable sights of Athens, as well as experience the different vibes that each neighboring district possesses. We aim to provide you with all that Athens has to offer in this one tour!

Inclusions: Breakfast

Exclusions: Extra beverages and alcoholic drinks are additionally charged. (Unless stated in the tour description)

This tour has been specifically designed so that our clients have the opportunity to experience Athens as a local. Feel the city’s true vibe by visiting traditional, cosy restaurants run by Athenian locals, who’s passion is to serve authentic and delicious Greek food with the typical warm hearted Greek spirit. This tour allows you to; explore the sights, experience the culture, taste the abundance of the Greek cuisine and encounter the Greek hospitality!

Inclusions: Tour Guide

Exclusions: Extra drinks and alcoholic beverages (Unless stated in the tour description)

Escape to a green, nearby destination in Attica, far from the main touristic attractions of Athens, which has nothing to envy from the rest of Greece. Your off-road experience starts from your hotel or from a central location where our 4x4 off-road specialized vehicles will pick you up. The route we have designed specifically for you begins approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The trip takes place in the wider area of Marathon Lake through dense vegetation, the vineyards, olive trees and small rivers and of course the Dam. At the end of the route, we are going to visit the Wine Museum Kostas Lazaridis and Oinotria land. A tour guide will tell us about the stages of wine production of spirits and balsamic vinegar. We will also tour the wine ageing wine cellars and we will see the barrels that the red wine "OINOTRIA LAND" and the special cellars with the aged wines in the collecting bottles. And for the end, a tasting experience, tasting on 2 wines and one vinegar

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

During this tour we will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, you will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs and the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon). Combining mythology, ancient temples, an ancient stadium and an incredible museum, Nemea is not to be missed.  Live a unique experience tasting wines in some of the most well known Greek wineries reminding you of the Napa valley of California.  Treat yourself to an authentic “village style” lunch on a magnificent terrace overlooking ancient Corinth’s archaeological site and the temple of Apollo. The Best Wineries to visit: Palivou Estate Lafazanis Winery Gaia Winery Lafkioti Winery Papaioannou Estate Themeli Winery

Inclusions: Bottled water , Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Native English speaking drivers, Refreshment wipes, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Wifi, Private Tour

Exclusions: Entry or admission fee, Food and drinks